Still, for sheer road-going perfection, few cars are better than the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
ProsEffortless acceleration, sumptuous luxury, high-tech safety features, imposing presence.
ConsPolarizing styling, steep price.
What's New for 2010The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class now comes standard with a variable-ratio steering system in non-AMG trims and some additional driver safety aids. A rear-seat entertainment system is newly optional, some switchgear has been upgraded and multicolor ambient lighting has been added. The CL600 receives new standard 18-inch wheels, and both the CL550 4Matic and CL600 get optional 20-inch wheels. Finally, a limited "100th Anniversary of Mercedes-Benz Edition" CL550 4Matic makes its debut.
2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Coupe- CL550 4MATIC Drivetrain AWD 5.5L V8 Auto 17 mpg MSRP $110,400
- CL63 AMG Drivetrain RWD 6.2L V8 Auto 14 mpg MSRP $145,200
- CL600 Drivetrain RWD 5.5L V12 T Auto 14 mpg MSRP $154,400
- CL65 AMG Drivetrain RWD 6.0L V12 T Auto 13 mpg MSRP $207,170
The second generation C-Class was introduced in 2000, with an even sportier look than the previous generations, with a steeper frontend and shorter rearend. The sedan debuted with a range of straight-four and V6 petrol engines and straight-four and straight-five Diesels. The V6s were versions of the previous model with increased displacement, to 2.6 L and 3.2 L, this one with 218 PS (160 kW/215 hp). The Diesels now featured common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbochargers. Six-speed manual gearboxes were now standard for nearly the entire range (except the C 320 and C 270 CDI). For the first time, the number designations were no longer equivalent to the engine displacement, more specifically in the C 180 (2.0 L), C 240 (2.6 L) and C 200 CDI (2.2 L).
